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8 Things To Know About Philanthropy in South Africa 2019

8 Things To Know About Philanthropy in South Africa 2019

for business
news
causes
corporate
+5

In the Annual Review of South African Philanthropy 2019, published by the Independent Philanthropy Association South Africa (IPASA) two things stood out. The first is that there remains confusion and ...

Volunteer management - insights from Jill Ritchie

Volunteer management - insights from Jill Ritchie

for business
book
causes
+9

We've had the pleasure of reading leading fundraising strategist, Jill Ritchie's latest book - Fundraising for non-profits . It has a wealth of information on relevant topics for Causes - established ...

Be #CoupleGoals and do good, together.

Be #CoupleGoals and do good, together.

for volunteers
news
activism
build south africa
+13

At forgood, our 2018 featured many high points. One of the best was the amount of volunteers who were rated highly by our Causes. We like to consider these do-gooders our Top Volunteers, the people ...

#TopCause: Life 4 U Foundation

#TopCause: Life 4 U Foundation

for causes
news
build south africa
causes
+16

This week's #TopCause is the Life 4 U Foundation from the East Rand. We’re recognising them not only for the dedication that they put into their profile on forgood, but for the work that they do in ...

Innovate with Integrity: 9 trends you need to know from the 2018 Innovation Impact Report

Innovate with Integrity: 9 trends you need to know from the 2018 Innovation Impact Report

for business
causes
csi
+19

Read more about forgood’s Employee Volunteering Programmes Visit forgood, SA’s largest volunteering and donation platform Subscribe to our Corporate Social Investment for Business Newsletter The ...

Tips on donating your pre-loved goods

Tips on donating your pre-loved goods

for volunteers
causes
charitable giving
+10

From spring cleans and moving house, to just de-cluttering your modern lifestyle – we all have physical resources (our stuff!) that can really make a difference if donated to the right Cause at the ...

Top 9 things you need to know about Giving Tuesday

Top 9 things you need to know about Giving Tuesday

for volunteers
news
givingtuesday
black friday
+14

As #GivingTuesday is almost here, we thought we'd share with you nine interesting facts about the latest, global craze that has quickly become the world's largest day of giving! Enjoy. It's the ...

#TopCause: Nead Community Development

#TopCause: Nead Community Development

for causes
news
build south africa
causes
+22

One of this month's Top Causes is Nead Community Development in the Western Cape. We're recognising them not only for the dedication that they put into their profile on forgood, but for the work that ...

Honouring South Africa's Powerful Women

Honouring South Africa's Powerful Women

news
1913
1956
+26

Unity begets bravery and strength. - Auntie Mary, member of the 1913 anti-pass regime The rights of women in South Africa have had a turbulent past and we acknowledge their struggle throughout the ...

100 Opportunities for Mandela Day

100 Opportunities for Mandela Day

for volunteers
news
build south africa
causes
+23

This year marks the centennial of the birth of Nelson Mandela. On July 18th, South Africans are charged to lead as social citizens by performing acts of public service for 67 minutes. This year's ...

Honouring Youth Day, 2018

Honouring Youth Day, 2018

news
1976
apartheid
+16

At forgood, we're celebrating the youth of today by creating a Campaign filled with Opportunities that are focused on empowering, educating and uplifting our young people. The Campaign, running the ...

Volunteer Programmes are Good for Business

Volunteer Programmes are Good for Business

for business
business
causes
+16

A happy and engaged employee equals good business for the company they work for. Research indicates that companies with high levels of employee engagement enjoy a significant increase in productivity ...

Causes Need to be Tech Savvy

Causes Need to be Tech Savvy

for causes
news
activism
advertising
+11

From savvy millennials to retirees who have time and a wealth of knowledge under their belt, the way we give is increasingly becoming digital. Our data shows that 26%, or one in four requests and ...